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Every new guitar needs to be set up and adjusted for your particular playing style. Learn how to set up an electric guitar in this free video clip series.
There are 33 videos in this series:
What is it to set up a guitar? Learn all that is involved and why it needs to be done in this free video clip.
The action on a guitar means everything in its playability. Learn about all the facets that you can modify to adjust your guitar's action in this free video clip.
The intonation on a guitar means a lot in its playability. Learn about all the facets that you can modify to adjust your guitar's intonation in this free video clip.
The string gauge on a guitar means a lot in its playability. Learn about all the ways this can effect your guitar's sound and tone in this free video clip.
There are specific tools for setting up a guitar such as a ruler. Learn tips on what type of ruler to use in this free video clip.
There are specific tools for setting up a guitar such as a files. Learn tips on what type of file to use in this free video clip.
There are specific tools for setting up a guitar such as a screwdrivers and fret files. Learn tips on what type of file to use in this free video clip.
There are specific tools for setting up a guitar. Learn tips on what to use in this free video clip.
The intonation on a guitar means a lot in its playability. Learn about all the facets that you can modify to adjust your guitar's action in this free video clip.
The neck straightness on a guitar means a lot in its playability. Learn about all the ways that you can tell if your guitar's neck is straight in this free video clip.
When straightening the neck of your guitar the truss rod is the piece that needs adjusting. Learn how to locate yours in this free video clip.
When straightening the neck of your guitar the truss rod is the piece that needs adjusting. Learn how to adjust yours in this free video clip.
When setting up a guitar one of the first things is to make sure your bridge is secure. Learn how to secure your guitar bridge in this free video clip.
When setting up a guitar one important thing is to adjust the angle of the neck in relation to the bridge. Learn how to do this easily in this free video clip.
When setting up a guitar sometimes you must remove the neck to reset it and file the frets. Learn how to do this easily in this free video clip.
When adjusting the angle of a guitar neck sometimes you must make a shim to wedge under the neck. Learn how you can easily do this in this free video clip.
When setting up a guitar sometimes you must remove the neck to reset it and file the frets. Learn how to reattach it easily in this free video clip.
When setting up a guitar sometimes you must check the neck angle. Learn how to do this easily in this free video clip.
When adjusting the angle of a guitar neck sometimes you must make a shim to wedge under the neck. Learn how you can easily do this in this free video clip.
String saddle positioning on a guitar means a lot in its playability. Learn about all the facets that you can modify to adjust your guitar's saddle in this free video clip.
When adjusting the angle of a guitar neck sometimes you must make adjustments to stop fret buzz. Learn how you can easily do this in this free video clip.
When adjusting a guitar it is sometimes necessary to file frets. Learn how you can easily do this in this free video clip.
When adjusting a guitar it is sometimes necessary to re-crown frets. Learn how you can easily do this in this free video clip.
When adjusting the angle of a guitar neck sometimes you must make adjustments to stop fret buzz. Learn how you can easily do this in this free video clip.
When adjusting the angle of a guitar neck sometimes you must make adjustments to stop fret buzz. Learn how you can easily do this in this free video clip.
Guitar maintenance is necessary for the proper care of your stringed instrument. Guitar technicians perform maintenance duties for traveling artists such as tuning, stringing and set-up. There are different technicians who perform varying duties depending on the instrument. Guitar maintenance depends on the set-up of the guitar. If your instrument is to be played for a large audience, it may be plugged into an amplifier and speaker system that will project the sound. Thusly, levels and volumes are adjusted to produce the appropriate sound as well as effects and pedals.
In this series of informative videos, you will learn about guitar maintenance and set up. Watch as our expert demonstrates the use of varying guitar maintenance tools such as a tuner. Learn how to adjust the neck, use a capo and string an acoustic guitar. Learn how to adjust intonation and make neck adjustments on an electric guitar. Get expert tips on changing the strings on a classical guitar, tremolo or whammy bar. Learn about the basic maintenance duties needed to keep your guitar in perfect shape as well as the steps for setting up a guitar and adjusting pickups.
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